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Term Definition
Axillary inflorescence A inflorescence that arises from a leaf axil Axillary inflorescences of Eschweilera biflava. Photo by R. Aguilar.
Axillary inflorescence An inflorescence that arises from a leaf axil Inflorescence and flowers of Eschweilera biflava. Photo by R. Aguilar
Branched inflorescence An inflorescence with at least two orders of rachises, i.e., the central rachis has branches emanating from it. Lateral view of fruit of Eschweilera correae. Photo by F. Hernandez
Cauliflorous inflorescence Referring to an inflorescence that arises from the main stem of a plant or trunk of a tree. Cauline inflorescences of Guarea michel-moddei. Photo by C. A. Gracie.
Cauline inflorescence Refers to flowers or fruits that arise below the leaves from the main trunk of a shrub or tree. Fruits from cauline inflorescences of Couroupita guianensis on tree. Photo by C. Gracie.
Cauline inflorescence Refers to flowers or fruits that arise below the leaves from the main trunk of a shrub or tree. Fruits from cauline inflorescences of Couroupita guianensis on tree. Photo by C. Gracie.
Determinate inflorescence A type of inflorescence in which the terminal or central flower opens first; for example in cymes. A cymose inflorescence. Drawing by Bobbi Angell.
Epiphyllous inflorescence Inflorescences from the adaxial surfaces of the petiole (e.g., Dichapetalaceae) or the blade (e.g., Phllonomaceae). Epiphyllous inflorescence. Photo by S. A. Mori.
Indeterminate inflorescence Referring to an inflorescences whose main axis continues to grow; i.e., is not terminated by a flower (e.g., a raceme or spike); also referring to the compound leaf of Guarea (Meliaceae) in which the tip of the rachis has the potential to continue growing A racemose inflorescence. Drawing by B. Angell.
Inflorescence The structure in which the flower or flowers are displayed on a plant. Inflorescence of Tricholaena repens.  Photo by C. Gracie
Inflorescence The structure in which the flower or flowers are displayed on a plant. Inflorescence of Eschweilera antioquensis. Photo by J. D. Garcia.
Infrafoliar inflorescence An inflorescence that arises from the branches (ramiflorous) or trunk (cauline) below the leaves. Flower and buds of Gustavia nana ssp. rhodantha. Photo by Gunther Gerlach.
Ramiflorous inflorescence Refers to inflorescences that arise from the branches. Inflorescences that arise from the trunk are called cauliflorous. The branches can be much smaller in diameter than those shown here. Ramiflorous, fasciculate inflorescences of Grias cauliflora. Photo by R. Aguilar.
Ramiflorous inflorescence Refers to inflorescences that arise from the branches. Inflorescences that arise from the trunk are called cauliflorous. The branches can be much smaller in diameter than those shown here. Ramiflorous, fasciculate inflorescences of Grias cauliflora. Photo by R. Aguilar.
Solitary flower (inflorescence) Referring to the presence of a single flower in an inflorescence. Solitary flower. Drawing by B. Angell.
Suprafoliar inflorescence Referring to an inflorescences that arises from above the leaves. Flower buds at apex of Gustavia monocaulis stem. Photo by S. A. Mori.
Suprafoliar inflorescence Referring to an inflorescences that arises from above the leaves. Flower buds at apex of Gustavia monocaulis stem. Photo by S. A. Mori.
Terminal inflorescence Referring to an inflorescences that arises from above the leaves Inflorescence and leaves of Eschweilera grandiflora. Photo by S. A. Mori.
Unbranched inflorescence An inflorescence with a single rachis. Inflorescence and flower of Eschweilera calyculata. Photo by N. Toribo (SCZ)